Lavonna Zeller-Williams has been performing professionally since the age of 5.

Her music evokes elements of nearly all forms of jazz - fusion, traditional, torch, scat and smooth.

When you listen to her, you hear the combined voice of the great singers in jazz, R&B, and pop. There are elements of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Bette Midler, Sade, Madonna,and Karen Carpenter entwined within Lavonna's music.

Yet her voice is very unique. It effortlessly combines the various styles and sounds and merges into a singular presence.

"Breathe" is comprised of all originals written by Lavonna (a rarity for jazz vocalists nowadays) and contains a who's who of the best jazz musicians Portland, Oregon has to offer.

If you like vocal jazz, you will love Lavonna Zeller-Williams.